Obtaining Copies of Bankruptcy Documents

Copies of bankruptcy documents can be obtained in a variety of ways depending on when the case was filed and/or closed. Copies of documents in our most current records are available through our electronic case filing system (ECF).

Beginning with 1998 cases and forward, bankruptcy and adversary case documents can be viewed and printed from your computer. To access the information, you must have a PACER account. If you do not have a PACER account/password you can register for one on-line by clicking at the following link: http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/

Once you have established an account and have your password you can access your case information in CM/ECF.

For copies of documents in older bankruptcy records for which there is no electronic record, only paper, the following options are available:

For open cases that are at the courthouse, you may obtain copies in person by coming to room 713 - Chicago, or room 110 - Rockford.

For closed cases at the Federal Records Center (FRC):
You can go to FRC, or you can request copies by mail. Please read the information and instructions on the following link that further explains the process. FRC information and instructions

You will need the following case information before contacting the FRC. To obtain this information for cases filed and closed in the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division (Chicago) please call 312-435-5694, Western Division (Rockford) - 815- 987- 4350. Without this information the FRC will not be able to locate the case files you request.

FRC Accession Number
FRC Location Number
Box Number
Case File Number
Case File Name

Please call our customer service number at 312.435.5694 if you need further assistance.